Christian Dior Visual Merchandising Manager

San Antonio • USA

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Christian Dior Couture, a revered name in the fashion industry, is a part of the prestigious LVMH Group. Renowned for its French heritage and vibrant culture, the brand exemplifies unique savoir-faire and creativity. As an employer, Christian Dior Couture is committed to sustainable growth and success, fostering a positive, authentic, and generous environment for its talents. The Maison is dedicated to excellence, offering a workplace where passion, determination, courage, and optimism thrive.

1. Develop and maintain a network of support with boutiques to ensure visual merchandising efforts are collaborative, involving Store Directors, Category Managers, and Operations.
2. Implement visual updates, including collection launches, window changes, and in-store event setups, which may require overnight work.
3. Cultivate a culture of brand integrity and establish a system for display maintenance with attention to detail.
4. Address merchandising concerns to align with business needs and corporate directives.
5. Gather feedback from in-store contributors through walkthroughs, meetings, and regional conference calls.
6. Collaborate with the Retail Regional Manager to align on network needs and functions.
7. Maintain strong connections with the Paris Image Team through display photo submissions and updates.
8. Ensure accountability by communicating schedules, guidelines, and future plans to all teams involved.
9. Support other regions for events, pop-ups, and store openings as needed.
10. Partner with corporate and in-store VM Managers to reinforce best practices and enhance sales productivity.
11. Manage travel budgets strategically for store visits.
12. Oversee and organize props inventory and needs.

1. 5-7 years of experience in visual display and merchandising within a luxury or specialty retail environment.
2. Proven self-starter with excellent planning, organizational, and creative skills.
3. Strong communication skills across all organizational levels, with a focus on follow-through.
4. Ability to develop and train store management teams and build effective relationships.
5. High-level skills in motivating and influencing others positively.
6. Proven ability to interpret visual presentation direction and sales figures.
7. Adherence to company policies and procedures.
8. Flexibility to work full-time, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
9. Strong understanding of the Dior brand image.
10. Willingness to travel as required.

1. Planning and organizational skills
2. Creative and visual merchandising skills
3. Strong communication and relationship-building skills
4. Ability to motivate and influence others
5. Understanding of luxury brand image and standards

Minimum 5 years of experience in visual display and merchandising within a luxury or specialty retail environment.

Christian Dior Couture offers a comprehensive benefits package, including opportunities to engage in employee-led communities focused on sustainability, diversity, equity, inclusion, and corporate social responsibility.

Christian Dior Couture fosters a workplace culture that values inclusivity, creativity, and excellence. As part of the LVMH Group, the brand emphasizes the importance of shared values and community engagement, providing employees with a sense of purpose and belonging.